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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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